A fire broke out in the early hours of Sunday morning at the Murcia-based nightclub, Fonda Milagros, Spain. At least 13 people have died with police warning that the death toll may further rise as a number of attendees remain unaccounted for. It is believed that the cause of the fire started at around 6:00AM… Continue reading Fire at Spanish nightclub leaves 13 dead, with more still missing
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Uganda’s Nyege Nyege Festival unveils line-up for eighth edition
The eighth edition of Uganda’s largest electronic dance music festival, Nyege Nyege, is set to take place from November 9 to 12 in Jinja, Eastern Uganda. The festival’s lineup for this year includes electronic artists such as Tash LC, Menzi, De Schuurman, Sarra Wild, and DJ Marcelle. Headliners include Mejja and Trio Mio. Nyege Nyege… Continue reading Uganda’s Nyege Nyege Festival unveils line-up for eighth edition
Liverpool Women's Hospital bomber had asylum grievance, police say
A police investigation has revealed that a man who was killed by his own homemade bomb outside a hospital had a grievance against the British state because his asylum request was denied. Emad Al Swealmeen’s device exploded in a taxi outside Liverpool Women’s Hospital on November 14, 2021, causing his death. Counter-Terrorism Policing North West… Continue reading Liverpool Women's Hospital bomber had asylum grievance, police say
Man City
Francis Lee, the former Manchester City and England striker, has passed away at the age of 79. Lee played for City for eight years, scoring 148 goals in 330 appearances and helping the club to win multiple honours including the old First Division title in 1968. Lee started his career at Bolton Wanderers before joining… Continue reading Man City
Bianca Williams: Met PC thought he smelled cannabis in car
London police officers are facing allegations of racial profiling and gross misconduct after stopping and searching two top athletes in Maida Vale in July of last year. Portuguese sprinter Ricardo Dos Santos and Team GB athlete Bianca Williams were handcuffed and searched after being followed by police officers who suspected they were carrying drugs or… Continue reading Bianca Williams: Met PC thought he smelled cannabis in car
Home buyers choosing smaller properties and 35-year mortgages
According to recent surveys, some homebuyers are considering smaller properties and opting for longer-term mortgages to deal with affordability challenges. Credit reference agency Experian revealed that a quarter of mortgage holders under the age of 30, who began their loan at the beginning of this year, selected a 35-year term, which represents a 15% increase… Continue reading Home buyers choosing smaller properties and 35-year mortgages
UK sees joint warmest September on record
The United Kingdom experienced the warmest September on record this year, with above average temperatures persisting throughout the month. According to the Met Office, the UK’s average temperature for the month was 15.2C, equivalent to the 2006 record. The average maximum temperature of 19.4C was the highest in 127 years. September was also the warmest… Continue reading UK sees joint warmest September on record
Car installation celebrating UK rave culture shut down after one night
After noise complaints from locals in the Hanley area, Staffordshire, an art installation that was meant to celebrate UK rave culture and the birthplace of Acid House, Stoke-on-Trent, has been silenced. The exhibit, called “Mad in Stoke”, was created by artist Carrie Reichardt for the British Ceramics Biennial (BCB). It transformed a 1969 Ford Zephyr… Continue reading Car installation celebrating UK rave culture shut down after one night
One in 10 Scots living in 'very deep poverty'
A new report from anti-poverty charity the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRT) has found that half a million people in Scotland are currently living in “very deep poverty”. Women and ethnic minorities are particularly at risk, while housing costs are identified as a problem for working families. More than 300,000 people are classified as living in such… Continue reading One in 10 Scots living in 'very deep poverty'
Bradley Lowery: Man pleads guilty to taunting fans
A football fan who mocked opposing team supporters using a picture of Bradley Lowery has pleaded guilty to a public order offence. Dale Houghton, 31, was photographed laughing while holding up a picture of the six-year-old who died of cancer in 2017. The photo was taken during a match against the Sunderland football team, with… Continue reading Bradley Lowery: Man pleads guilty to taunting fans